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Neil Allen
Centre Director
Neil is Centre Director at IF and is responsible for the overall running of the Centre. He supports the IF team to deliver high quality space, support and services to IF customers, local businesses and the wider community.
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Rebekah Griffith
Centre Manager
Rebekah is responsible for the sales, operational and financial running of IF. Having served as ACM maternity cover in 2020, she re-joined the team in May 2022. Rebekah is supported by our lovely centre team to ensure all customers are provided with exceptional customer service whilst ensuring the operational efficiency of the building.
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Shane Smith
Engagement Manager
Shane is Engagement Manager at IF and focuses on engaging the local community on behalf of IF and ensuring that our vision for the Centre as a shared space and a driver for social regeneration is achieved. He also oversees the programme of Masterclasses and Applied Innovation Events at IF which are open to IF customers and businesses from outside of the Centre. Shane brings a wealth of experience to IF in social regeneration within the local community.
Stephen Ellis
Innovation Manager
Stephen is Innovation Manager at IF and is responsible for providing business and innovation growth support to businesses within IF and the local business community. Stephen delivers one-to-one business coaching and mentoring to help IF businesses innovate, thrive and scale. He brings a wealth of experience to the team with a strong background in finance, investment, sales and marketing.
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Emma Boyd
Assistant Centre Manager
Emma supports the day to day running of IF and is responsible for all operations, compliance and health & safety within IF. She supports Rebekah with Sales and Finance. Emma has been a part of our team from the beginning September 2016, she started as a CEA and was promoted to ACM role in April 2022.
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Colleen McGrogan Reaney
Customer Experience Assistant
Colleen is our Tuesday – Friday CEA. She helps the customers of IF with their day to day queries. She supports Rebekah with It & Telecoms within the building and handles telephone enquires via the switchboard and incoming post and deliveries. Colleen provides administrative support to the Centre team and assists with conferencing and meeting room enquiries and set-up.
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Elaine Gallagher Docherty
Customer Experience Assistant - Sales & Conferencing
Elaine is our CEA with a focus on sales and conferencing. She is the main point of contact for all conferencing enquiries and looks after both the facilitator and delegates on the day of their meeting. She also supports Majella with the sales process in particular she looks after the administration. She brings her retail, hospitality, charity and SME administration experience to the role, plus a creative side.
Johnny
Facilities Officer
Johnny provides security and support services to ensure the Centre is functional and safe. He supports Rebekah with both planned and reactive maintenance. He is the first line response for both customers and staff in respect to security and access and assists with the co-ordination of meeting and conference room services at IF.
Shauna Topping
Assistant Centre Manager
Shauna supports the day to day running of IF and is responsible for all operations, compliance and health & safety within IF. She looks after IT and Telecoms for customers, as well as the finance of all IF customer and suppliers. Shauna supports Majella with the sales process and marketing of IF. Shauna has six years’ experience in working in a service office environment and is dedicated to seeing IF develop to its full potential.
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